Markuszower group submits parliamentary questions about statements by Amsterdam SP leader Angelo Delsen; he hits the ball back

North Holland politicians positive about tunnel near Broek in Waterland

No high fences, but a neighborhood WhatsApp group: why the asylum center in Oss works well

US takes far-reaching economic measures against Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is launching an economic offensive against Iran. The measures also extend to any nations that assist Iran with money laundering activities.

Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"

Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasion to advocate for increased collaboration with other educational institutions to address major societal challenges.

Narrowing of Weesperstraat about to start: one lane per direction and 30 km/h

Starting August 31, Amsterdam will begin a two-month trial to narrow the Weesperstraat to one lane per direction. Additionally, the maximum speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h starting September 14 to monitor traffic flow and gather feedback before finalizing long-term designs.